03-15-2018, 11:43 AM | #1 |
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No M5 for me yet - Damaged at port
My M5 (Production completed 1/12, Arrived at Baltimore Port on 2/7) was scheduled for delivery for this Saturday but just received a call from the dealer that the car has been damaged (they think it's been dropped accidentally during loading or something) at the port and can't be released. This car is no longer available.
With limited stock of the M5s and me not wanting to compromise on the specs I've ordered, what are my options? Any advice would be appreciated. |
03-15-2018, 12:08 PM | #3 | |
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03-15-2018, 12:11 PM | #4 |
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Reorder and have the dealer/ Bmw NA give you a massive discount or have them locate a car that is close to your specs and get a large discount
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03-15-2018, 12:45 PM | #9 |
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Best advice so far, IMHO.
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03-15-2018, 01:14 PM | #10 |
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That suck and hurt
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03-15-2018, 01:32 PM | #12 |
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I'll keep you all posted on what options I'm presented with from the dealer when I meet with them tonight. They are also in discussion with BMW NA trying to sort out how to best approach this situation.
At the end of the day, I can wait but someone has to pay for my wait especially given the fact that I don't have a car currently. |
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03-15-2018, 05:44 PM | #13 |
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I think they will either locate a car with similar specs for you or offer more discount on the reorder. Ask them to throw in some M performance parts while they're at it.
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03-15-2018, 09:05 PM | #15 | |
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We did find a car in another dealer that is very close to the specs I wanted but if we can't get the car, I will be placing a new order in their April slot. BMW NA has offered to pay for my first two payments of the vehicle. I then asked if I can do 1 year finance with 0 down and that was denied as they mentioned something "reasonable in the $1500-$2000 monthly payment range. LOL The dealer is also continuing to provide me a courtesy vehicle which is super helpful. Overall, very disappointing situation but I have to say that this dealer and their management has been super helpful. I'll need to wait another 2-3 months so I should stop coming to this forum for a while so I don't get so sad seeing all the pictures of the beautiful cars delivered. Back to drinking and waiting. Cheers. |
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Love the way you think! 1 year, zero down! |
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03-17-2018, 11:07 PM | #18 |
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I got in the week 14 (first week of April) production slot.
In mean time, we're looking at few options at other dealers that have similar specs to what I previously ordered. First two months payment free Courtesy vehicle until M5 Possibly 2 months of waiting Not the end of the world But everyday is going so slow... |
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